Louisville Men's Basketball 2023-24 Transfer Tracker

Tracking who is transferring out of the Louisville men's basketball program during the 2023-24 academic year, and who is transferring in.

Mar 26, 2023; Seattle, WA, USA; Louisville Cardinals mascot Louie / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - It's officially transfer portal season.

Mar. 18 marked the first day of the 45-day transfer window for college basketball, meaning that players across the sport have until May 1 officially enter the portal.

Considering the Louisville men's basketball program parted ways with second-year head coach Kenny Payne and brought in Charleston's Pat Kelsey to lead the way, the Cardinals are expected to see a ton of movement between players leaving and players opting to join the program.

Related: Louisville Men's Basketball Scholarship Chart

This post will be consistently updated when either a current Louisville player enters the portal, or the Cardinals land a player via the portal. Bookmark this page for future reference.

Transferring In (12)

Mar 7, 2023; Washington, D.C., USA; Charleston Cougars guard Reyne Smith (2) / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Reyne Smith

Position: Shooting Guard
Year: Junior
Commitment Date: Mar. 16, 2024

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound two-guard was one of the top players for the Cougars this past season. Playing in all 35 of Charleston's games while making 28 starts, he was their leading scorer at 12.8 points per games, while also averaging 2.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He was named All-CAA Second Team for his efforts.

Smith is a three-point specialist, connecting on 39.4 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc, and 41.0 percent of his field goals overall. 112 of his 133 made field goals and 284 of his 324 attempts last season were threes.

The native of Ulverstone, Australia has been a productive player in every one of his three seasons in college. In 102 career games and 89 starts with Charleston, Smith has totaled 1,212 points, 294 made threes, 192 rebounds, 149 assists and 68 steals.

Charleston center James Scott (23) / College of Charleston Athletics

James Scott

Position: Center
Year: Freshman
Commitment Date: Mar. 31, 2024

The 6-foot-11, 210-pound big man was a regular rotational contributor for the Cougars this past season. Playing in all 35 games while making four starts, Scott averaged 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in just 16.1 minutes per game, while also leading the team in field goal percentage at an astounding 79.2 percent. He cracked double figures in scoring six times, was twice named the CAA Rookie of the Week, and earned a spot on the CAA All-Rookie Team.

Scott's play during his freshman campaign has already drawn the attention of some NBA scouts. In a story by the Post & Courier earlier this month, an anonymous scout raved about Scott, saying that “his length, his athleticism, his footwork are exactly what NBA teams are looking for nowadays."

The Fayetteville, N.C. was regarded as a three-star prospect coming out of high school. Scott ranked as the No. 7 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 38 center in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports' in-house rankings.

Jan 6, 2024; Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA; James Madison Dukes guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) / Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Terrence Edwards Jr.

Position: Small Forward
Year: Redshirt Junior
Commitment Date: Apr. 3, 2024

Starting all 36 games for JMU, he averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game for the Dukes. He also shot 42.7 percent from the field, 34.3 percent on three-point attempts and 81.0 percent from the free throw line.

Edwards played a critical role in James Madison going 32-4 this season - their most wins in school history. This included winning the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, and clinching a No. 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament. JMU pulled off an opening round upset over No. 5 Wisconsin before falling to fourth-seeded Duke in the Round of 32.

The Atlanta native was also tabbed as the Sun Belt's Sixth Man of the Year during his redshirt sophomore year last season. In 117 career games and 71 starts with James Madison, Edwards has totaled 1,414 points, 525 rebounds, 278 assists and 111 steals.

Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

J'Vonne Hadley

Position: Shooting Guard
Year: Senior
Commitment Date: Apr. 16, 2024

The 6-foot-6, 205-pound shooting guard played a key role in one of Colorado's best seasons in program history. Playing and starting all but one of the Buffaloes' 37 games, Hadley averaged 11.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while also shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 83.9 percent from the free-throw line. He was also 41.7 percent on threes, but took just 48 attempts.

The St. Paul, Minn. native helped Colorado go 26-11 overall on the 2023-24 season, which set a school record for most wins, and reach the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. In six games between the Pac-12 and NCAA Tournament, Hadley averaged 8.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.

Hadley spent his true freshman season at Northeastern, then played the 2021-22 season at the JUCO level with Indian Hills Community College. There, he earned NJCAA First-Team All-American honors, averaging 10.9 points and a team-best 6.2 rebounds per game while shooting 54.8 percent from the field.

He joined Colorado ahead of the 2022-23 season, and averaged 8.0 points and 5.9 rebounds over 22 games that year. In 71 career games and 55 starts at the D1 level, Hadley has totaled 603 points, 359 rebounds, 118 assists and 66 steals.

Feb 20, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars center Aly Khalifa (50) reacts to a play / Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Aly Khalifa

Position: Center
Year: Junior
Commitment Date: Apr. 18, 2024

Playing his first season at the power conference level after spending his first two years at Charlotte, the 6-foot-11, 255-pound center saw his production dip some, but still proved to be one of the best passing big men in the nation.

In 29 games and 26 starts, Khalifa averaged 4.0 assists to just 1.1 turnovers per game, with his 3.59 assist-to-turnover ratio ranking seventh in D1. He also put up 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, and shot 38.6 percent from the field plus 31.5 percent on threes.

His best season came as a sophomore at Charlotte in 2022-23, when he averaged 11.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 34 starts. As a true freshman with the 49ers, Khalifa was named the Conference USA Rookie of the Year after putting up 7.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 32 appearances and 30 starts.

Mar 7, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington Huskies guard Koren Johnson (0) / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Koren Johnson

Position: Shooting Guard
Year: Sophomore
Commitment Date: Apr. 22, 2024

The 6-foot-2, 175-pound shooting guard spent the first two years of his collegiate career in Washington, and is coming off of his best season after earning Pac-12 Sixth Player of the Year honors. In 31 games and five starts, Johnson averaged 11.1 points, 2.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 31 games and five starts, while also shooting 44.1 percent from the field and 37.3 percent on three-point attempts.

The Seattle native was a four-star prospect coming out of high school, and ranked as the No. 17 combo guard and No. 132 prospect in the Class of 2022 by the 247Sports Composite. In his freshman year for the Huskies, he averaged 6.8 points and 1.8 assists over 29 appearances all off the bench.

Mar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Long Beach State 49ers guard Aboubacar Traore (25) dribbles / Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Aboubacar Traore

Position: Small Forward
Year: Junior
Commitment Date: Apr. 25, 2024

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound small forward was one of the best players in the Big West Conference this past season. Playing in all 36 games with 31 starts, Traore put up 12.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, a team-best 4.5 assists, a team-best 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game, while also shooting 51.7 percent from the floor.

Not only did Traore earn First-Team All-Big West honors this past season, he was also named the conference's Best Hustle Player. He then won the Big West Tournament MVP after averaging 13.0 points and 10.7 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game to help the Beach win the conference tournament and clinch their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2012.

A native of Côte D’Ivoire in West Africa, Traore has had a productive three-year career at Long Beach State. In 101 appearances and 88 games, he has totaled 1,033 points, 853 rebounds and 318 assists.

Mar 22, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) brings the ball up / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Chucky Hepburn

Position: Point Guard
Year: Senior
Commitment Date: Apr. 25, 2024

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound point guard was one of the best defenders and decision makers in college basketball this past season. Starting in 35 games for Wisconsin, Hepburn averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game, while shooting 42.9/32.2/73.7 for the season. Hepburn's steal total of 73 finished 18th in D1, while 3.19 assist-to-turnover ratio was good for 14th nationally.

The Omaha, Neb. native has been a mainstay of the Badgers' starting lineup for the last three season, starting in every single one of his 103 appearances. During Hepburn's time in Madison, he totaled 1,013 points, 313 assists, 286 rebounds and 162 steals.

Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Charleston Cougars guard Kobe Rodgers (11) shoots during the first / James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Kobe Rodgers

Position: Point Guard
Year: Junior
Commitment Date: May 2, 2024

The 6-foot-3, 180-pound point guard was Charleston's go-to backcourt bench option this past season, but also saw a handful of starts as well. Playing 31 games with 18 starts, he averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and and a team-best 1.2 steals per game. He also shot an even 50.0 percent from the field, and was 18-of-40 (45.0 percent) on three-point attempts.

Rodgers was named to the All-CAA Tournament Team after averaging 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in three games, helping Charleston win the CAA Championship. He also had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists against Alabama before having to be helped off the court with 4:07 left.

The Cincinnati, Ohio native spent the first two seasons of his collegiate career in the Division II ranks with Nova Southeastern, helping the Sharks win the D2 title in 2023 as a sophomore. That season, he averaged 13.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.4 steals across 30 games.

Mar 16, 2024; Fort Worth, TX, USA; South Florida Bulls forward Kasean Pryor (11) controls the ball / Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Kasean Pryor

Position: Power Forward/Center
Year: Senior
Commitment Date: May 14, 2024

The 6-foot-10, 210-pound big man had an extremely impactful season during his lone season at USF. Playing 32 games with 21 starts, Pryor was the Bulls' third-leading scorer at 13.0 points per game, while also pulling down a team-best 7.9 rebounds. He also averaged 1.8 assists, shot 44.7/35.2/81.5 for the season, and logged 12 double-doubles.

The Chicago, Ill. native played his first two seasons at Boise State, then spent his junior year in the JUCO ranks at Northwest Florida State. There, he started all 35 games, averaging 14.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.

Mar 13, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Brigham Young Cougars forward Noah Waterman (0) brings the ball / William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Waterman

Position: Power Forward
Year: Senior
Commitment Date: May 18, 2024

The 6-foot-11, 210-pound big man was one of the more underrated components to BYU's success. Starting all but one of the Cougars' 34 games this past season, Waterman averaged 9.5 points per game, and was their second-leading rebounder at 5.4 boards. He also shot 45.7 percent from the field, and his 37.0 three-point percentage was good for second on the team.

The Savannah, N.Y. native played his true freshman season at Niagara, then spent two seasons at Detroit Mercy before playing the last two seasons at BYU. In 110 games and 81 starts across all three prior stops, Waterman has collected 861 points and 448 rebounds, and has a career shooting split of 44.9/38.9/67.9.

Mar 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Georgia Bulldogs center Frank Anselem-Ibe (5) grabs a rebound / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA

Frank Anselem-Ibe

Position: Center
Year: Senior
Commitment Date: May 22, 2024

The 6-foot-10, 215-pound big man played in 29 of Georgia's 37 games this past season, while also making three starts. In that time, he averaged 2.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game, while shooting 62.8 percent from the field.

Anselem-Ibe's play increased during Georgia's NIT run. He averaged 5.5 points and 6.3 rebounds on 62.5 percent shooting in four games, including a 10-point and 10-rebound double-double against Ohio State. The Bulldogs fell to eventual NIT champion Seton Hall in the semifinals.

The native of Lagos, Nigeria started his career at Syracuse, spending two seasons there before playing the next two seasons at Georgia. In 96 appearances and 15 starts between his time with the Orange and Bulldogs, Anselem-Ibe has totaled 254 points, 290 rebounds, 59 blocks and 30 assists.

Transferring Out (11)

Louisville forward Curtis Williams (1) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

Curtis Williams

Position: Small Forward
Year: Freshman
Transfer Date: Mar. 16, 2024
New School: Georgetown

Playing in all 32 games with four starts, the 6-foot-5, 205-pound wing showed flashes of potential as a true scoring threat, but was also very inconsistent with his shooting.

Williams averaged 5.3 points per game and cracked double figures six times, but shot just 31.7 percent from the field and 28.7 percent on three-point attempts. He also tallied just 42 rebounds and 20 assists on the season.

The Detroit, Mich. native came to Louisville as a four-star prospect in the Class of 2023 according to the 247Sports Composite, choosing the Cards over Florida State, Providence, Alabama, Xavier and others. He ranked as high as the No. 21 small forward and the No 74 prospect in the cycle, per Rivals.

Louisville forward Kaleb Glenn (10) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

Kaleb Glenn

Position: Small Forward
Year: Freshman
Transfer Date: Mar. 16, 2024
New School: Florida Atlantic

The 6-foot-6, 205-pound forward made a noticeable impact as a true freshman, especially down the stretch. As one of just four Cardinals to play in all 32 games - while also making 11 starts - Glenn averaged 3.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while also shooting 48.6 percent from the field. Over the final nine games of the season, he averaged 8.0 points and 4.8 rebounds.

Glenn spent the first three years of his high school career just down the street from UofL's campus at Louisville (Ky.) Male, before ultimately transferring to La Porte (Ind.) La Lumiere for his senior season. There, he put up 15.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, and came out of high school as the No. 75 prospect in the Class of 2023 according to the 247Sports Composite.

He originally committed to former Louisville head coach Chris Mack in September of 2021, but stuck to his commitment after Mack and Louisville mutually agreed to part ways.

Louisville forward J.J. Traynor (12) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

J.J. Traynor

Position: Power Forward
Year: Senior
Transfer Date: Mar. 17, 2024
New School: DePaul

The 6-foot-8, 190-pound forward played in each of Louisville's first eight games of the season with three starts, averaging 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 51.6 percent from the field.

However, Traynor suffered a shoulder injury against DePaul back on Dec. 9, one that eventually would rule him out for the rest of the season. While he has exhausted his eligibility, he has the option to try and pursue a medical waiver for the 2024-25 season.

The Bardstown (Ky.) HS product joined the program as part of their Class of 2020, and had a minimal role on the team over his first two seasons in college. Traynor took a big step forward for his junior season, averaging 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds over 32 games and 15 starts. He was one of just four Cardinals to return from last season's squad after UofL went just 4-28.

Louisville center Dennis Evans (11) / Matt Stone/Louisville Courier Journal /

Dennis Evans

Position: Center
Year: Freshman
Transfer Date: Mar. 17, 2024
New School: Grand Canyon

The 7-foot-1, 215-pound center was a massive addition, both literally and figuratively, out of high school. Evans ranked as high as the No. 11 prospect in the nation according to Rivals, and was the No. 39 player in the 2023 cycle according to the 247Sports Composite.

Once on campus, the Riverside, Calif. native displayed his longterm potential, but was still an incredibly raw prospect. Evans played in the first seven games of the 2023-24 season, five of which were starts, totaling 11 points, six rebounds and five blocks.

Then, after missing the next six games due to what was only described as a shoulder injury, Louisville announced on Jan. 4 that Evans was no longer "medically cleared to compete" at Louisville.

Jan 6, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Danilo Jovanovich (13) / Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Danilo Jovanovich

Position: Power Forward
Year: Sophomore
Transfer Date: Mar. 18, 2024
New School: Milwaukee

The 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward joined Louisville last offseason after spending his true freshman season at Miami, but had a minimal on-court impact. While he played in 20 games and made five starts, Jovanovich totaled just 24 points, 22 rebounds and five assists over 166 minutes played.

During his lone season with Miami, the Milwaukee, Wisc. native appeared in just one game for the Canes due to an ankle injury, but did not log any stats. Jovanovich was ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 190 player in the Class of 2022 according to the 247Sports Composite.

Mar 12, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Skyy Clark

Position: Point Guard
Year: Sophomore
Transfer Date: Mar. 24, 2024
New School: UCLA

Playing in 29 of Louisville's 32 games with 28 starts, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound guard was one of four players to start at least 20 games for the Cardinals during the 2023-24 season. Clark wound up finishing as the Cardinals' leading scorer, averaging 13.2 points per game on a 41.2 field goal percentage and 35.3 three-point percentage. He also tallied 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, and led Louisville in made three-point field goals with 47.

The Los Angeles, Calif. native joined Louisville last offseason after spending his true freshman season at Illinois. Playing in their first 13 games of the 2022-23 season with 12 starts, he averaged 7.0 points, 3.7 assists and 2.1 assists per game, while shooting 41.1 percent from the field and 33.3 percent on three-point attempts.

Midway through that season, Clark announced that he would be stepping away from basketball due to "personal reasons." He would not play another game for the Fighting Illini, and entered the portal following the end of the season.

Louisville forward Mike James (0) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

Mike James

Position: Guard/Forward
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Transfer Date: Mar. 25, 2024
New School: NC State

The 6-foot-5, 200-pound wing joined Brandon Huntley-Hatfield as one of just two players to start all 32 games for Louisville this past season, and he was one of their top scorers.

Despite shooting just 39.6 percent from the field for the season, he finished third behind Clark and Huntley-Hatfield in points per game at 12.6, and had the second-most made three-pointers on the team at 36. He was also their third-leading rebounder at 5.0 per game, and dished out 1.5 assists per game.

The Orlando, Fla. native joined Louisville ahead of their 2021-22 season, but had to miss the entire year due to a preseason Achilles injury. During his first season in action last year, he was one of the top freshman in the ACC. James was Louisville's second-leading scorer at 10.1 points per game, good for the fourth-best mark in the conference among freshmen. He also secured 3.3 rebounds per game and shot 45.3 percent from the field.

Louisville forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield

Position: Forward
Year: Junior
Transfer Date: Mar. 27, 2024
New School: NC State

Huntley-Hatfield joined Mike James as one of just two players to start all 32 games for Louisville this past season, and he was arguably their top player from the 2023-24 season.

The 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward finished as the Cardinals' second-leading scorer behind Skyy Clark at 12.9 points per game, was their leading rebounder at 8.4 boards per game, and he led the team in shooting with a 56.7 field goal percentage.

After spending his true freshman year at Tennessee, the Clarksville, Tenn. native and former five-star prospect transferred to Louisville when Kenny Payne was hired as the head coach ahead of the 2022-23 season. That year, Huntley-Hatfield appeared in 24 games with 21 started, averaging 6.7 points and a team-best 5.4 rebounds per game.

Louisville guard Tre White (22) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

Tre White

Position: Guard
Year: Sophomore
Transfer Date: Mar. 27, 2024
New School: Illinois

In White's lone season at Louisville, the 6-foot-7, 205-pound guard/forward was one of the Cardinals' more consistent interior scoring options and rebounders. Playing in 29 game with 26 starts, he averaged the fourth-most points per game on the team at 12.3, while his 5.9 rebounds per game was second. His 45.6 field goal percentage was third on the team, and his 106 made two-point field goals was second.

The Napa, Calif native spent his true freshman campaign at USC before transferring to Louisville. He made an immediate impact, averaging 9.0 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, while also shooting 47.4 percent from the field. He was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team for his efforts, and helped the Trojans go 22-11 with a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 1, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Emmanuel Okorafor (34) / Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Emmanuel Okorafor

Position: Forward/Center
Year: Sophomore
Transfer Date: Mar. 30, 2024
New School: TBD

While the 6-foot-9, 220-pound big man showed flashes of potential, he would up having a minimal overall impact during his time as a Cardinal. While he appeared in 20 of Louisville's 32 games this past season, he averaged only 7.0 minutes, 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. His best outing came when he scored eight points and logged six rebounds - both of which tied career-highs - in the season-opener against UMBC.

The Abia, Nigeria native and NBA Academy Africa product joined Louisville midway through the 2022-23 season. In five appearances off the bench that season, Okorafor averaged 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over 15.0 minutes played per game.

Louisville guard Ty-Laur Johnson (4) / Jared Anderson - Louisville Report

Ty-Laur Johnson

Position: Point Guard
Year: Freshman
Transfer Date: Apr. 2, 2024
New School: Wake Forest

Playing in 30 games with eight starts, the 6-foot-0, 160-pound guard showed flashes of long term potential. Johnson was easily Louisville's top non-scoring playmaker this season, leading the team in assists and steals with 3.6 and 1.4 per game, respectively.

Despite being inconsistent at times on offense, shooting 37.4 percent from the field and committing the second-most turnovers on the team at 2.3, he still averaged 8.7 points per game on the season.

The Brooklyn, N.Y. native was a consensus four-star prospect by the four major recruiting services coming out of high school, and ranked as high as the No. 1 player in the state of New York and No. 64 overall prospect in the Class of 2023 according to Rivals.

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